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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.85, 547.38 and 278.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.85, 547.38 and 278.28 is: 417.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.85 : 547.38 = 278.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.85/547.38 = 278.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.85x = 547.38 × 278.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.85x = 152,324.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,324.91/364.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.50

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